Health care industry

Comparisons of medical technology in Canadian, German, and U.S. hospitals

Article Abstract:

A study that compared medical technology in Canadian, German, and US hospitals was conducted to test the hypothesis of whether the centralization and regulation of tertiary healthcare would reduce costs. Healthcare reform measures predicated upon managed care would lead to the centralization of tertiary care and the jettisoning of sophisticated medical technology by community hospitals. The centralization of tertiary care in Canada and Germany and tighter regulatory controls have generated cost savings of 25% and 33%, respectively, when compared with the US.

Gender differences in factors affecting health care administration career development

Article Abstract:

A study of health administration career development discovered that although women with a master's degree in the profession have equal employment opportunities and salaries with their male counterparts, they fall behind males in post-employment promotional and financial benefits. This discrepancy could be corrected through universities and healthcare institutions giving greater consideration to the problem and by better inter-gender communication.

How health networks and HMOs could result in public utility regulation

Article Abstract:

The US may institute healthcare regulation as a public utility by the year 2000 as antitrust concerns mount following mergers of healthcare providers. Emphasis on controlled spending for health services leads to alliances including insurance companies, health networks, health maintenance organizations, hospitals and physician groups. The trend toward consolidation is increased by pressure to place Medicaid and Medicare patients in managed care.